Mr Ma observed that: "The evolution of the Mainland's financial system is beneficial to the development of our asset management industry. The Government and the market must continue to strengthen our edges to re-inforce our position as an international financial centre."

Mr Ma added that Hong Kong can attract huge global capital to invest in large-scale fund-raising activities.

"Hong Kong possesses many advantages unparalleled in other jurisdictions in attracting Mainland enterprises to seek a listing here. We will keep up our efforts in various areas so as to maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness in financial services," he stated.